Award

712680452 - Contract for the Provision of Ski Tickets (Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Kleinwalsertal, Ifen).

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of ski tickets for various locations in Germany, including Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Kleinwalsertal, and Ifen. The contract, titled "712680452 - Contract for the Provision of Ski Tickets," aims to support Tri-Service adventurous training for future winter seasons. The procurement process was completed through a direct method below the threshold, without a competitive tender, and falls under the light-touch regime. The award was finalised on 16th April 2025, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2030, with potential extensions up to October 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ski-training services and adventure tourism to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their ability to provide tailored services and flexibility. Such engagements can foster business growth through stable government contracts and open pathways for further contracts within the adventurous training sector. Fellhornbahn GMBH, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the Ministry's commitment to supporting smaller businesses.

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Notice Title

712680452 - Contract for the Provision of Ski Tickets (Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Kleinwalsertal, Ifen).

Notice Description

Contract to deliver ski passes for future winter seasons to enable Tri-Service adventurous training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80415000 - Ski-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,354,559 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Miss Lucy Matthews
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-hc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELLHORNBAHN

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